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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Did You Know The 25 -Est In The World: #2 The Thickest Land

The Thickest land on Earth is The Chimborazo in Ecuador. Most of you might think Mt. Himalaya should be the highest peak. No doubt Himalaya is the highest peak above sea level, however, Chimborazo still holds the highest peak when it is measured from the from Earth's center.

Ecuador's highest peak measured 6,310 m and holds name of world's highest peak till the 19th century.

Chimborazo can be translated into a few beautiful names; Woman in ice, Icy home of Gods or Sacred winds of the moon.

Nowadays, it is also called the Nation's Roof. more...

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